Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Leaving the Masjid: Seeking Allah's Protection from Falsehood and Deception

Leaving Masjid
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1374

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.

Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik

When to Read

This dua is recited immediately after leaving the Masjid, as you step out, seeking Allah's continued blessings and provisions throughout your day.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on your dependence on Allah's grace. It's often said while stepping out with the left foot, though the primary focus is the intention and words.

Virtues & Benefits

This simple yet profound dua acknowledges that all provision and bounty comes from Allah alone. By asking for His bounty as you leave His house, you're essentially asking Him to continue His blessings upon you in all your endeavors outside the Masjid, protecting you from any ill means of seeking sustenance or falling into deception.

Source & Authentication

‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr b. al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When anyone among you enters the mosque, he should say: 'O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.' And when he goes out, he should say: 'O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.'"
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1374
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